With markets jittery after weeks of tech selloffs, Nvidia’s earnings are the next big test for AI sentiment

Nvidia’s quarterly earnings have been must-watch events ever since its stock began a dramatic ascent in 2023, following OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT and the start of the generative AI boom. Now that it’s the world’s most valuable public company, Nvidia’s results face intense scrutiny as investors seek reassurance that AI-driven capital spending remains justified.

Today’s after-the-bell announcement will come amid weeks of tech stock selloffs. But Nvidia stock edged higher this morning...